Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of boxy
Clocking in at 3,200 square feet and surrounded by 1,100 acres of wetlands, grasses, and native prairie wildflowers, the almost-ranch-style house is distinctly boxy and sprawls across the property.
—
AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
That's one word to sum up Robert Wun's latest couture collection, from horror-esque bridal looks covered in red fingerprints to architectural, boxy women's suits.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adorned with elevated details including a belt-like front strap and gold hardware, the satchel-style bag has a boxy silhouette that makes any look classy and polished.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The collection features camp shirts, baggy shirts, crew neck and collared sweaters, a boxy cropped zip jacket and collared long sleeve, trousers, and assortment of basic tees and tanks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for boxy
AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
That's one word to sum up Robert Wun's latest couture collection, from horror-esque bridal looks covered in red fingerprints to architectural, boxy women's suits.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adorned with elevated details including a belt-like front strap and gold hardware, the satchel-style bag has a boxy silhouette that makes any look classy and polished.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The collection features camp shirts, baggy shirts, crew neck and collared sweaters, a boxy cropped zip jacket and collared long sleeve, trousers, and assortment of basic tees and tanks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for boxy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxy
Adjective
-
The computers were blocky, the jeans were baggy, and the US military was sending Marines to Iraq to support weapons inspections.—
Sarah Scoles,
Popular Science,
2 Nov. 2023
-
According to reports from the Osservatorio Etneo, most of the lava flows have been small and cool enough to become blocky flows not too far from the crater area, but on at least three occasions since December 23, major lava flows have been produced.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
-
Early on July 4, the Guadalupe River at Kerrville was flowing at 3 cubic feet per second.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
-
Up close, with its apertures open, the T.50 looks both fabulously exotic and a masterpiece of packaging, somehow squeezing three people, 10.2 cubic feet of luggage space, and a V-12 engine into a footprint similar to a Porsche Boxster.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
Adjective
-
Once that happens, terahertz communications can significantly complement mmWave in indoor environments such as a hallway, meeting rooms, cubical offices, laboratories, and open areas.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Apr. 2019
-
The were only a few objects and all had a single, cubical shape.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share